How much does a substance abuse make in Texas?
$62,630a year
Median yearly pay for substance abuses in Texas. That is $30.11 an hour or $5,219 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.11
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 21,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,650Median: $62,630Highest 10%: $95,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,650 | $18.10 | |
| 25th | $45,290 | $21.77 | |
| Median | $62,630 | $30.11 | |
| 75th | $79,200 | $38.08 | |
| 90th | $95,910 | $46.11 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Brownsville, TX | $69,770 |
| Amarillo, TX | $67,630 |
| Houston, TX | $67,370 |
| Austin, TX | $66,780 |
| McAllen, TX | $65,370 |
| San Angelo, TX | $63,560 |
| Sherman, TX | $62,700 |
| Dallas, TX | $62,560 |
| El Paso, TX | $62,510 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $62,070 |
| Laredo, TX | $60,780 |
| Beaumont, TX | $59,680 |
| San Antonio, TX | $59,180 |
| Killeen, TX | $58,820 |
| College Station, TX | $57,360 |
| Texarkana, TX | $56,030 |
| Waco, TX | $53,920 |
| Odessa, TX | $50,680 |
| Midland, TX | $50,330 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $50,250 |
| Tyler, TX | $50,160 |
| Abilene, TX | $48,580 |
| Victoria, TX | $46,820 |
| Lubbock, TX | $46,390 |
| Longview, TX | $44,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for substance abuses.
| 11. Idaho | $63,360 |
| 12. Wyoming | $62,980 |
| 13. New Jersey | $62,820 |
| 14. Texas | $62,630 |
| 15. Colorado | $62,390 |
| 16. Wisconsin | $62,220 |
| 17. Vermont | $61,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substance abuse make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $30.11 ($62,630 a year).
Do substance abuses make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $62,630 against $59,350 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Texas rank for substance abuse pay?
Texas ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays substance abuses the most?
Brownsville-Harlingen, TX, with a median of $69,770 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.